Definition: The quality of being irritable or in a bad mood.

Example: His grouchiness made it hard for others to enjoy the party.

Definition: Someone who is often in a bad mood and complains a lot.

Example: My brother is always grouchy in the morning before he has his coffee.

Definition: Having a sensible and realistic attitude, often showing maturity and stability.

Example: After a long discussion, she felt more grounded in her decisions.

Definition: To be prevented from leaving a place, often as a punishment or due to a rule.

Example: After breaking curfew, she was grounded for a week.

Definition: To behave in a way that shows you are very submissive or willing to please someone, often by lying down or showing great humility.

Example: He had to grovel before his boss to get his job back after the mistake.

Definition: A person who shows excessive willingness to please others, often by behaving in a submissive or overly humble way.

Example: He was seen as a groveler, always trying to win favor with his boss by agreeing with everything she said.

Definition: In a manner that shows excessive willingness to please or serve someone, often in a way that seems insincere or overly submissive.

Example: He spoke grovelingly to his boss, hoping to win back his favor after the mistake.

Definition: A strong feeling of anger or dislike towards someone because of something they did in the past.

Example: She held a grudge against him for years after their argument.

Definition: To feel resentment or anger towards someone for something they have or have done, often leading to a desire to withhold something from them.

Example: She grudged him the praise he received for his work.

Definition: A person who continues to feel resentment or anger towards someone for a past offense or wrong.

Example: She is a grudger who never forgives those who have wronged her.

Definition: Not wanting to do something; done with hesitation or reluctance.

Example: She gave a grudging apology after realizing her mistake.

Definition: In a way that shows unwillingness or reluctance to do something, often with a sense of resentment.

Example: She grudgingly agreed to help him with his project.